This, of course, is not saying I know what his personal strategy is.

This is also a great way to buy property for a longer term.You should do your research first.Good Investing...

I think we can promote in this posting is only for Real estate questions. 

Excited to see where this journey takes you!

Hi @Douglas Alexander, I've used the VA loan many times, but never for MFR.You can't use it for more than a 4-unit building, so 1-4 is OK, 5 or more... nope.Great plan though to house-hack it.Let me know how your research turns out ref. building from scratch.Could be an interesting idea... build like a 3/2 for your family and 3 more smaller units.Then when you move out, you can rent the 3/2 for more obviously and could earn some good cash flow.

That area also boarders TN, Memphis specifically, so the general area would be worthwhile exploring. 

I have explored long distance markets a little bit (Detroit, St.

Lived in the upstairs unit for 3 years until I got married and bought a house What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Being new to the area I have no clue where to start when it comes to finding a good builder, anyone have recommendations as I continue my research?

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $100,000 I have rented this for 4 years now I am renovating it for an Airbnb now once on airbnb it will do 10-20K a month What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?